State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

Venezuela Holds State Funeral For President Hugo Chavez

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People wait in line before the start of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. President Chavez will be embalmed an transferred to a specially built mausoleum in the Military History Museum in Caracas.

People wait in line before the start of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. President Chavez will be embalmed an transferred to a specially built mausoleum in the Military History Museum in Caracas.

State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

Mario Tama

People watch a live broadcast of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as a video of Chavez is played outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

People watch a live broadcast of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as a video of Chavez is played outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

Mario Tama

A young man wears a Venezuelan flag atop a statue outside the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

A young man wears a Venezuelan flag atop a statue outside the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

Mario Tama

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) raises his hands toward cheering supporters while standing next to Venezuela's Foreign Minister Elias Jaua (R) as he enters the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) raises his hands toward cheering supporters while standing next to Venezuela's Foreign Minister Elias Jaua (R) as he enters the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

Mario Tama

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (LEFT CENTER) raises his fist toward cheering supporters as he enters the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (LEFT CENTER) raises his fist toward cheering supporters as he enters the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state were expected to attend the funeral today.

State Funeral Held For Hugo Chavez In Caracas

Mario Tama

A young man adjusts a banner before the start of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state are expected to attend the funeral today.

A young man adjusts a banner before the start of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. Countless Venezuelans have paid their last respects to Chavez and more than 30 heads of state are expected to attend the funeral today.

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People wait in line before the start of the funeral for Venezuelan... NyhetsfotoBegravning,Caracas,Dödsannons,Firande,Horisontell,Hugo Chávez,Militär,Människor,Mänskligt intresse,Politik,Venezuela,Vänta,ÖverkroppsbildPhotographer LatinContent/STRCollection: LatinContent WO 2013 LatinContent CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MARCH 08: People wait in line before the start of the funeral for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez outside the Military Academy on March 8, 2013 in Caracas, Venezuela. President Chavez will be embalmed an transferred to a specially built mausoleum in the Military History Museum in Caracas. (Photo by Gregorio Marrero/LatinContent/Getty Images)